This bill amends the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act by enhancing the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission. It authorizes the Commission to approve continuing education training for code officials and individuals in building trades affected by the codes it adopts. The bill establishes a process for continuing education and certification for personnel in the residential and commercial construction industry, ensuring that training is offered at no cost to state-licensed building code officials, while allowing fees for other participants. Additionally, the Commission is tasked with creating a workforce development process to increase the number of available code officials in Oklahoma.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that require the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board to recognize and accept training provided by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission as fulfilling continuing education requirements for various inspectors and licensees regulated by the Board. This training must relate to the statewide minimum building codes adopted by the Commission. The bill also mandates the Board to create rules for the verification and acceptance of these continuing education units. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-1000.23